Meyer v. Signs

Relators, employer and insurer, seek review of a decision of the Workmen’s Compensation Commission awarding benefits to the respondent-employee. Relators challenge the sufficiency of the evidence supporting the commission’s finding that respondent was temporarily and totally disabled from September 11, 1971, to May 11, 1973.

On September 11, 1971, respondent suffered a work-related injury to his back while working for relator-employer. A myelogram and laminectomy were performed within the month. In January 1972, he was released to return to work by his surgeon, although he continued to…